Benzophenone
This substance was identified for action under the Chemicals Management Plan (CMP).
| CAS RN | Common name | DSL name | Proposed order and RIAS | Public comments on the draft screening assessment | Final screening assessment | Public comments on the proposed risk management approach | Proposed risk management approach | Conclusion on section 64 criteria | Follow-up activities |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 119-61-9 | Benzophenone | Methanone, diphenyl- | HTML | HTML | HTML | HTML | HTML | Meets one or more of the criteria | Refer to proposed risk management approach |
| Date | Activity |
|---|---|
| February 14, 2026 | Publication of the Proposed Code of Practice for Methanone, Diphenyl- (Benzophenone) in Paint, Stain and/or Coating Products Available to Consumers in Canada, and start of a 60-day public comment period. The related notice was published in the Canada Gazette, Part I, vol 160, No. 7. |
| June 24, 2023 | Publication in Canada Gazette, Part I, of a notice under section 71 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA). |
| April 2, 2022 | Publication in the Canada Gazette, Part I: Vol. 156, No. 14 of the proposed order adding benzophenone to Schedule 1 to CEPA and start of a 60-day public comment period. |
| January 30, 2021 | Publication of the final screening assessment. The proposed risk management approach was also published for a 60-day public comment period. The related notice was published in the Canada Gazette, Part I: Vol. 155, No. 5. |
| August 4, 2018 | Publication and start of 60-day public comment period on the draft screening assessment and the risk management scope. The related notice was published in the Canada Gazette, Part I: Vol. 152, No. 31. |
Code of practice
In February 2026, the Proposed Code of Practice for Methanone, Diphenyl- (Benzophenone) in Paint, Stain and/or Coating Products Available to Consumers in Canada was published for a 60-day public comment period, ending on April 15, 2026. The related notice was published in the Canada Gazette, Part I, Vol. 160, No. 7 – February 14, 2026. The objective of the code of practice is to help reduce exposure of people in Canada to benzophenone contained in certain exterior and interior paint, stain or coating products that are available to consumers to levels that are protective of human health.
Information gathering
Section 71 CMP 2023
In June 2023, a notice was published in the Canada Gazette, Part I: Vol. 157, No. 25 – June 24, 2023 under section 71 of CEPA. This notice applies to benzophenone (CAS RN 119-61-9). More information is available on the information gathering with respect to certain substances under the CMP web page.